The Blade Itself

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by Joe Abercrombie · 2006

The Blade Itself is a grimdark fantasy novel that serves as the first installment in Joe Abercrombie's acclaimed First Law trilogy. The story follows a diverse cast of flawed characters, including the infamous barbarian Logen Ninefingers, the crippled inquisitor Sand dan Glokta, and the arrogant nobleman Jezal dan Luthar, as they are drawn into a brewing global conflict.